Living in West Orange (New Jersey)
West Orange (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 48,131 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 10%, #449 of 4,750), car-free households (top 12%, #449 of 3,933), city lovers (top 12%, #484 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Orange (New Jersey)
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 14 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How West Orange (New Jersey) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 36 | #9,305 of 11,898 | #496 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #7,816 of 9,771 | #339 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 31 | #6,809 of 8,006 | #378 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 38 | #5,049 of 6,237 | #291 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #6,532 of 9,474 | #440 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #5,888 of 9,474 | #423 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,386 of 10,762 | #397 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #818 of 4,537 | #77 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #749 of 4,444 | #69 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #704 of 3,053 | #71 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,443 of 7,271 | #304 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,013 of 6,227 | #159 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #449 of 3,933 | #44 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #530 of 2,119 | #25 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,839 of 8,006 | #338 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #10,515 of 12,111 | #425 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #484 of 4,114 | #53 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,870 of 7,271 | #195 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,533 of 9,474 | #373 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 15 | #17,521 of 18,063 | #549 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 20 | #8,644 of 16,523 | #417 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #17,625 of 18,063 | #548 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,385 of 16,523 | #332 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,170 of 21,167 | #101 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #6,303 of 12,111 | #360 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 61 | #4,664 of 6,413 | #366 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 66 | #3,208 of 12,111 | #266 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #449 of 4,750 | #43 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Glen Ridge 3 km
- Orange (New Jersey) 3 km
- Verona (New Jersey) 3 km
- Montclair (New Jersey) 4 km
- East Orange 5 km
- Bloomfield (New Jersey) 5 km
- Roseland (New Jersey) 5 km
- Caldwell (New Jersey) 6 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.